LNG imports jump

EU not considering banning Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, Reuters reports
The European Commission will not propose implementing a ban on Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports in its upcoming sanctions package amid concern among member states about first securing an alternative from other countries,
Europe says it wants to ditch Russian LNG — so why did imports hit a record high last year?
Russia exported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to calculations by RBC based on data from the analytics firm Kpler. The country shipped 33.6 million tons abroad last year, an increase of four percent from 2023 and two percent more than in 2022,
LNG imports jump as Europe draws cargoes from Asia
The world's imports of liquefied natural gas are set to jump to the highest in a year in January as Europe's winter demand draws cargoes away from top-consuming region Asia.
EU Sanctions Debate: Russian LNG's Uncertain Future
The European Commission refrained from proposing a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest sanctions package as EU member states expressed concerns over securing alternative energy sources.
German demand soars for Russian LNG via European ports
German national energy company Sefe bought 58 cargoes of Russian LNG through the French port of Dunkirk last year — more than six times the figure in 2023, according to a report by Belgian, German and Ukrainian NGOs.
Germany ramps up Russian LNG imports via EU ports, report says
Germany's imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) via other EU countries continue to rise despite restrictions on direct shipments, the Financial Times wrote on Jan. 28, citing a report by Belgian,
Germany's private LNG terminal fears state operator may undercut it
Private German liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operator Deutsche ReGas says the potentially lower prices offered by state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal to attract buyers are a threat to its ...
LNG tankers change course to Europe as gas storage levels drop
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Europe doesn’t need US gas, but might buy it anyway
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European demand to tighten global LNG market in 2025, Trump policies in spotlight
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Natural Gas News: Will Europe’s LNG Demand Be Enough to Support U.S. Prices?
Natural gas futures rebound, but mild U.S. weather and rising supply weigh on prices. Can European LNG demand provide support?
Trump says US will guarantee LNG supplies for Europe
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would guarantee supplies of liquefied natural gas to Europe, even ...
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Trump Promises There Will Be LNG for Europe
Trump has pledged to ensure Europe’s LNG needs are met, even if it impacts domestic prices, while urging increased EU ...
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Europe Faces a Natural Gas Supply Challenge This Year
Europe may see a shortfall of LNG, which is becoming apparent after Ukraine ceased a transit agreement on January 1, 2025, ...
New US LNG Supply Will Take Time To Start, Exxon Says
New supplies of liquefied natural gas take time to develop, and significant new capacity will only start kicking in over the ...